SPECIAL ENROLLMENT DUE TO LIFE CHANGES

Life is always changing. Sometimes you can prepare for major life changes, other times they just happen. You want to make sure you’re covered by a health plan that meets your changing needs.

Special enrollment period

Certain life changes may allow you to enroll in coverage outside of the open enrollmentperiod. If you have a qualifying life event, you may be able to enroll in a health plan during a 60-day special enrollment period.

Qualifying life events for special enrollment

Following are some of the qualifying life events that may signal the opportunity to change your health plan or enroll in a new plan.

Getting married or divorced

You have a chance to enroll in a new plan or choose a different plan that fits your needs.

Members of federally recognized tribes can enroll in coverage any time of year. There’s no limited enrollment period. Members can change plans as often as once a month. Learn more about benefits for Native Americans.